I believe in the separation of church and state... We all have our own religious beliefs. There are people out there who are atheists, who don't believe at all... They are all citizens of Minnesota and I have to respect that.


Explaining his refusal to sign a "National Day of Prayer" proclamation (6 May 1999)


I believe in the separation of church and state... We all have our own religious beliefs. There are people out there who are atheists, who don't...

I believe in the separation of church and state... We all have our own religious beliefs. There are people out there who are atheists, who don't...

I believe in the separation of church and state... We all have our own religious beliefs. There are people out there who are atheists, who don't...

I believe in the separation of church and state... We all have our own religious beliefs. There are people out there who are atheists, who don't...